State Fair Food

A couple of weeks ago The Husband and I went to our monthly couples gathering with a few of our favorite duos. Honestly my day prior to the outing was a complete bust so I wanted to go home and vegge. But I couldn’t stand up one of my favorite Diva Friends and her Mr. Diva. Fortunately they did not disappoint us. The food, company and atmosphere were perfect for an evening with good friends. It was just what I needed to unwind and relax. I have to give credit to my Diva Friend for throwing a swanky party without all the frills.
This month, the hostess used a theme of The State Fair. In the south, the State Fair is a huge event in which people buy new clothes, plan out the fair walking route and even use as first dates. The State Fair is also the one place where you can find all your culinary vices in one location. I’m talking about corn dogs, sausage dogs, polish dogs and Italian dogs. Did I cover all the dogs? You can dine on fine pastries such as elephant ears, fried Oreos and homemade donuts. Let us not forget the fried mushrooms and french fries. Yes, the state fair is a place that lives in the heart and mind of every Southerner. After The State Fair, the cholesterol lives in your heart too. Ah… the memories…
Diva Friend made a few of our favorite State Fair delights right in her kitchen. Her fried mushrooms were made with ordinary button mushrooms and tempura batter. Our elephant ears were created with regular refrigerated canned biscuits that are flattened before frying in hot oil. Of course we added powered sugar and cinnamon. As if we needed more calories, she made homemade caramel and candy apples topped with nuts. Wow! We were able to experience the fair in February (usually in Fall) without the cost of a pricey entrance ticket or rides that you haven’t ridden since you were ten. When entertaining, sometimes it only takes a theme to make a party fun. Spending time with good friends is a lot more enjoyable than spending lots of money to entertain them. Dang it! Now I want an elephant ear.

Smooches